As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

I understand the problem of a cold basement. When the ground freezes, a great deal of heat is lost through the basement walls. If possible, I would first dig a trench a few feet down around the ...

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Replacing a basement window set in concrete isn’t your average DIY it takes planning, the right tools, and a solid understanding of what you're getting into. In this video, I break down everything I ...

If you’ve ever visited the r/DIY subreddit, you’ve scrolled through pages and pages of unfathomable contraptions built by skilled DIY makers. A lot of these items are fantastically weird, the results ...

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